Dorsetmike Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) My point is more about the legal aspects, I know how to do the deed, but think it would be more acceptable if one was able to do it without laying oneself open to action under copyright rules. As for which image processing application is best, I would suggest the one you are most familiar with using. The GIMP has a quite steep learning curve, if you know GIMP, use it, if another then use that, the GIMP is free which is a big advantage; the application I use is one I've been using since about 1991, followed through its upgrade versions over the years it does all I need so why change, I've made my own transfers for Maunsell coach sides among other things. Edited September 7, 2011 by Dorsetmike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhip Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'd like to see an option for an odd number of terrace cottages included. I know I can kit bash and get round the supplied row of four or two etc,but it would be nice to see an option included to create a row of three or five etc. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimothyB Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I would like to see a corrugated asbestos roofing (I know it's not environmentally friendly but it was once a widely used roofing material on the railways) texture sheet (possibly clean and weathered) added to the Scratchbuilder's Yard. Timothy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_bear Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I'd like Canary Wharf buildings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katier Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 My point is more about the legal aspects, I know how to do the deed, but think it would be more acceptable if one was able to do it without laying oneself open to action under copyright rules. Not sure how you'd break copyright by altering the PDF for your own use. Bearing in mind with scalescenes you are allowed to reprint them, kit bash them and alter them to your hearts content.. for your own use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsetmike Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Every page carries the copyright warning, "any modification of this file or printout by the purchaser or any third party is strictly prohibited" Although how one can kit bash without modifying the printout seems a bit of a contradiction, if you were to say cut off part of the printout so you could fit the building into a specific space does this constitute modification or admissable kit bashing? Cutting and other actions necessary to add a door or window or to block one off, I would call that modification, but it's also kit bashing. By the same token one could use an image editor to achieve the same result and if extending a building doing it before printing means less joins to cope with, this would go partway to answering Metalhips desire for an odd number of terraced cottages, I have a row of 9 edited, (- from a different supplier- and also scaled down from 00 to N) a terrace of 9 fits on an A4 sheet and I was able to include a ginnel between cottages 4 & 5, cloned in a lintel and second storey over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhip Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I don't understand the reason behind the locked PDF files,but John Wiffen must have a reason. Prohibiting copying and redistributing is totally understandable though. I can understand a copyright on the printouts, but not being able to alter them for personal use I don't understand.A proper explanation for the locked PDF files would good but I suppose it would only lead to a debate on the merits or not. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The reason behind it is so that if you buy a brown brick bridge and then decide further along the line you need a red brick one for instance you are then required to purchase the red version also. Otherwise you would only ever buy one version and photophop any other versions you require from that meaning less earnings for John. Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsetmike Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I don't understand the reason behind the locked PDF files,but John Wiffen must have a reason. Prohibiting copying and redistributing is totally understandable though. I can understand a copyright on the printouts, but not being able to alter them for personal use I don't understand.A proper explanation for the locked PDF files would good but I suppose it would only lead to a debate on the merits or not. Allan The reasoning behind locked PDFs is that they can not normally be edited thus preserving copyright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Quite a lengthy thread, so do pardon if any of the following have been wishlist suggested before. 1. A common feature until modern image era, a gasometer assuming it pragmatically possible? Can't envisage how the supporting external girder structure detail could be rendered with sufficient suspension of disbelief in card, or if it even could be? One for John W's talent to advise on I expect. 2. Although we already have the half relief versatile Odeon/Woolworth high street buildings, I would love a half relief cinema in the art deco style similar to the Cheltenham Gaumont Palace in its heyday as Kingsway have recently added to their product line. 3. Also missing is a pre or post nationalisation era fire station to accomodate those wonderful Leyland TLM, Dennis F12, and AEC Regent III Fire engines by Oxford Diecast and Corgie. Half relief in the art deco style (Kingsway) or full build small urban local county style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I think a low relief hospital would also be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) I think a low relief hospital would also be nice. Already an upcoming kit according to the website! Edited October 7, 2011 by Beacon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 1. A common feature until modern image era, a gasometer assuming it pragmatically possible? Can't envisage how the supporting external girder structure detail could be rendered with sufficient suspension of disbelief in card, Maybe one for a 3D printer? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Already an upcoming kit according to the website! Probably what made me request it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXHALL Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Hi jacking the thread I feel to add to the wishlist! Anyway, having just scratch built a dock/quayside warehouse I would like to see of a kit of a similar vein please? Quite common from what I have seen over the years and could easily be made to fit any/most areas. Plenty of variation on the panels as well to allow them to be solid, windows, doors or loading docks etc. Link in my signature shows my thread with an example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 yesterday i purchased the new netowrk southeast and regional railways station boards, excellent, just what i need to finish my new station off. they are outstanding and should be greatly recieved by 1980's 1990's modellers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) i hope you dont mind john but ive made a small adjustment to your new NSE station signs, as they are what i needed, ill post my adjustments here, and with johns perission ill use them. all ive done is add an 'a' and 'b' to some platform numbers. nses2.doc Edited October 10, 2011 by Dan Griffin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted October 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Would very much like to see station signage for the Big Four (1923-1947) in the same way that you already have the post 1947 regional signs. My personal wish is for LMS, but I'm sure that the other three would also be in demand. I guess these would actually just be additional textures for R001a. Edited October 17, 2011 by Anotheran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thos Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Would very much like to see station signage for the Big Four (1923-1947) in the same way that you already have the post 1947 regional signs. My personal wish is for LMS, but I'm sure that the other three would also be in demand. I guess these would actually just be additional textures for R001a. Perhaps with a 'type your own railway name' for pre-grouping. Purists would probably object that the colours aren't right, but the same colours as the BR Regions/Big Four would be a good start. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJD Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I'd like to see a terrace row of Georgian houses, four stories high at least. Backs are available from Bilteezi but fronts would be a great background on a station road behind the railway. Richard, Utah, USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Electrics Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 How about football stands of varying sides? I'm considering modelling a small non league stand in low relief from the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Edward Posted December 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2011 Another request is for " Collyweston" slating for roofs in the Stamford. Lincs/Cambs area. I think these are very close to those from the Cotswolds. They are riven stone and vary in size from large to small as you progress up a roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ball2 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hi all, I would like to see modern image portacabins ie, Knightwing style. Maybe with different liveries, network rail, balfour beaty, etc etc. Would complement the great modern image stuff that john is doing at present ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 As there are already Railway Signs for the different regions etc, how about an equivalent for buses? In the popular post-war steam/diesel transition period for modelling, the Tilling and BTC bus groups covered most of the country, also with Corporation buses in many towns. What I'm thinking of are regional packs; my interest of East Anglia for instance could cover the likes of Eastern Counties, Eastern National, United Counties, & Corporations such as Ipswich, Gt.Yarmouth, Colchester etc. Give us a few timetable boards, bus stop signs, bus shelters, signs for bus stations such as route markings, waiting rooms etc, I feel it would be a very useful (& easy) scene-setter for railway modellers as well as bus modellers. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lakeview770 Posted December 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2011 How about a blank version , you buy a texture-less kit say a tunnel then purchase the relevant textures from the downloadable brick papers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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